2 . They make their faith a pretext that they may turn ( men ) from the way of Allah . Verily evil is that which they are wont to do ,

3 . That is because they believed , then disbelieved , therefore their hearts are sealed so that they understand not .

4 . And when thou seest them their figures please thee ; and if they speak thou givest ear unto their speech . ( They are ) as though they were blocks of wood in striped cloaks . They deem every shout to be against them . They are the enemy , so beware of them . Allah confound them! How they are perverted!

5 . And when it is said unto them : Come! The messenger of Allah will ask forgiveness for you! they avert their faces and thou seest them turning away , disdainful .

6 . Whether thou ask forgiveness for them or ask not forgiveness for them , Allah will not forgive them . Lo! Allah guideth not the evil living folk .

7 . They it is who say : Spend not on behalf of those ( who dwell ) with Allah ' s messenger that they may disperse ( and go away from you ) ; when Allah ' s are the treasures of the heavens and the earth ; but the hypocrites comprehend not .

8 . They say : Surely , if we return to Al Madinah the mightier will soon drive out the weaker ; when might belongeth to Allah and to His messenger and the believers ; but the hypocrites know not .

9 . O ye who believe! Let not your wealth nor your children distract you from remembrance of Allah . Those who do so , they are the losers .

10 . And spend of that wherewith We have provided you before death cometh unto one of you and he saith : My Lord! If only thou wouldst reprieve me for a little while , then I would give alms and be among the righteous .

11 . But Allah reprieveth no soul when its term cometh , and Allah is Aware of what ye do .